Vince Mendoza & WDR BIG BAND - Les Délinquants

The WDR BIG BAND plays "Les Délinquants" (composer: Michel Legrand / arranger: Vince Mendoza) under the direction of Vince Mendoza. Solos are played by Ruud Breuls on trumpet, Billy Test on piano and Paul Heller on tenor saxophone. Recorded as part of the "Windmills" concert at the Kölner Philharmonie (May 2023).
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WDR BIG BAND
Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone
Karolina Strassmayer - alto saxophone
Ben Fitzpatrick - tenor saxophone
Paul Heller - tenor saxophone
Jens Neufang - baritone saxophone
Ludwig Nuss - trombone
Raphael Klemm - trombone
Andy Hunter - trombone
Mattis Cederberg - bass trombone
Andy Haderer - trumpet
Rob Bruynen - trumpet
Dave Vreuls - trumpet
Ruud Breuls - trumpet
Hans Dekker, drums
Billy Test, piano
John Goldsby, bass
Jeff Miles, guitar
Arnd Richter - Manager WDR Big Band
Christian Cluxen- sound engineer / recording producer
Walter Platte - sound engineer
Nils Schröder - sound engineer

[@ajbfwb]

Dense harmony played this well and with great intonation is one of my favorite things. Beautiful chart, Vince.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 ajbfwb!

[@cheri238]

Michel Legrand was a composer of vessels of immense beauty.
WDR Big Band always embrace with all of the artistry whatever the music is playing.
What an enormous touch all you have done with "Des Delirquants," by the of one of our great composers Michel Legrand.❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍Cheri!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Such beauty annd depth. Superb playing, everyone! :)

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Mike!

[@lessonwithcraig]

Thanks, this was everything I needed to hear this Sunday morning… ☕️🥞 (I like layers) 🎶 👍🏻☮️💟😎🇺🇸

[@cheri238]

❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

So we saved your day...?

[@lessonwithcraig]

Absolutely!!! 👍🏻😁

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great! That was our plan, Craig!😁

[@martinholmes6152]

Sensational! From thickly-woven tapestry, to looser free-flowing groove as Billy starts. Then those fab solos, Ruud then Paul, finally what a moving coda with R transmitting pure calm!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Martin!

[@fr-vk6eo]

Siempre un placer. Gracias

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Gracias, f!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Wonderful “Des Delinquants” (Opening Credits) by Michel Legrand arranged by Vince Mendoza! WDR Big Band can take pride in interpreting Michel Legrand’s compositions, savoring the flavor,making them memorable and yes, wishing for more.
Thank you.

[@cheri238]

When Quincy Jones Jones met Michel Legrand was a momentous adventure. ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words, Galina!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Sure, Cheri!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

@@WDRBIGBAND You are welcome.

[@СергейПеда]

Красота !!!
Прекрасная аранжировка, филигранное исполнение солистов, всего оркесра и мастеров звукорежиссеры 👌
Спасибо 🤗

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Большое спасибо за добрые слова, Сергей!

[@giovaccordeongiogiova]

Magnifique. Thanks 🎶👌👍❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌 Giovaccordéon!

[@dshey6802]

That rhythm section is soooooooo strong.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@mimilazar2002]

Indeed...BIG BAND!!♥

[@cheri238]

❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎 mimi!

[@MrEnikbenik]

Excellent! 🤪👍🤗✨🌹

[@cheri238]

❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊 Enikbenik!

[@valenticasanovas9074]

Magnífica interpretació orquestral. Felicitats i gràcies Artistes.!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Valenti, estimada ànima, moltes gràcies...

[@JurgenBeckersDrums]

Which cymbal setup does Hans Dekker use? The cymbals provide controlled stick sound and warm spread and a very versatile set of hats.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Jurgen! Have a look at this: th-cam.com/video/2Pnq5DGsmos/w-d-xo.html

[@jorgwalesch2797]

Der Titel enthält einen Tippfehler - lässt er sich korrigieren?

[@WDRBIGBAND]

In jedem Fall, ist schon in Arbeit, Jörg!

[@brucekuehn4031]

These delinquents sound very nice. Maybe they were just misunderstood?
Ruud on trumpet recalls that “fat” Hollywood sound of Uan Rasey.